ABOUT
Vertical Running was founded by coach and sport scientist, Dr Alan Metcalfe. His passion is optimising the performance of dedicated trail runners of all levels. Whether you're looking to complete your first 5 km run, trail race or 100 miles, Vertical Running services are committed to you and your pursuit of trail running excellence.
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A selection of races previously completed by coached athletes:
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UTMB World Series events
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UK Mavericks trail events
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Major European trail events (e.g. Zugspitz Ultratrail, Stubai Ultratrail and Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail)
TRAIL AND ULTRA RUNNING COACHING PACKAGES
​​Basic Package: £59 per month
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Monthly Analysis Video
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Training Peaks Basic Account
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Monthly updated training plan around life, work and play
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Detailed data analysis
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Regular monitoring of training intensities
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Feedback on training and racing performance
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Goal orientated
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Season planning
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Individual race pacing strategies
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Cross Training Planning (including bike, gym, hike etc...)
​​Premium Package: £89 per month
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Monthly Online Video Call
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Training Peaks Premium Account
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Monthly updated training plan around life, work and play
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Detailed data analysis
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Regular monitoring of training intensities
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Feedback on training and racing performance
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Goal orientated
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Season planning
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Individual race pacing strategies
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Cross Training Planning (including bike, gym, hike etc...)
COACHING AND
PHILOSOPHY
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Vertical Running strives for heathy, progressive, and sustainable improvements across trail running performance and technique development.
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Good communication with our athletes is a high priority
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Individualised, unique training plans adjusted to you. All based on algorithmic models.
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Coaching methodology that continually evolves and keeps close to the proven scientific techniques.
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